
2815 Coburg Rd.
Eugene, Or 97408-4606
541-345-0338

EEA COMMITTEES
4J Bargaining Chair:
Nathan Goldberg
Bethel Bargaining Chair:
Curt Nordling
4J Joint Insurance Benefits Chair:
Jamie Myers
Bethel JBIC Chair:
Liane McIrvin
Budget Committee Chair:
Jamie Myers
Bylaws & Policies Co-Chairs:
Curt Nordling & Imelda Cortez
Elections Committee Chair:
Katie Mason
Human & Civil Rights Committee Chair:
Casey Tiemann
Instruction Committee Co-Chairs:
Tina Leaton & Carissa Boyce
Legislative Action Committee Chair:
Justin Potts
Member Advocacy & Grievance Committee Chair:
Membership Committee Chair:
Liz Nordling
Committee on Racial Equity (CORE) Chair:
Jesse Scott
Community Outreach & Public Relations Co-Chairs:
EEA-Retired Chair:
EAST Chair:
Linda Smart
Inclusion Chairs:
Neils Pasternak & Venus Reeve
Committee Descriptions:
Bargaining Committee:
Represents Association members in collective bargaining for salary, terms and conditions of employment
Benefits Committee:
Supports and trains JBC (Joint Benefits Committee) and JIBC (Joint Insurance Benefits Committee) licensed members
Budget Committee:
Oversees the EEA budget and annually meets to develop the upcoming budget to bring to Executive Board and Rep Council for approval
Bylaws & Policies Committee:
Reviews and revises the bylaws and policies of the Association to be approved by the Association Representative Council
Elections Committee:
Develops procedures for elections, conducts elections, and reports election results
Human & Civil Rights Committee:
Promotes the civil rights of teachers and students, educates members on policies relating to human rights, raises awareness of discrimination, establishes communication with other community and labor organizations for mutual assistance and support, and provide curriculum and/or training for teachers on human and civil rights
Instruction Committee:
Promotes positive changes in curriculum and instruction, develops and provides professional development opportunities, administers the EEA scholarship program and meets with Eugene and Bethel School Districts to provide EEA's perspective on instruction related issues
Legislative Committee:
Recommends action on proposed educational legislation, keeps Association members informed of political action, and maintains contact with legislators to support educational issues
Member Advocacy & Grievance Committee:
Develops and administers procedures for maintaining negotiated agreements
Membership Committee:
Educates and provides orientation for new Association members, recruits new active members, and provides member support and recognition
CORE Committee:
Promotes culturally diverse participation in Association activities, provides and active support system for minority educators, and promotes positive change in the curriculum and instruction to include accurate multicultural materials
Community Outreach & Public Relations Committee: